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Sew… it’s half way though the year so I thought I would update you on how I’m getting on with my #2018makenine. I’m actually doing quite well! Five out of the nine are made. As in previous years I start off really well and then I just go off and make all the other things… Continue reading #2018makenine halfway

Sew… fresh-ish off the sewing machine is this super summery dress. After being picked as Star Maker by The Foldline in April for my Mila dungarees, whoop, I got to pick two McCalls patterns. My only attempt at a McCalls pattern has been a disaster and not finding the pattern styling very inspiring I was… Continue reading M7381 summer dress – spot the parrots

Sew… I made a denim jacket, whoop! I am so bloody pleased with myself. I never thought I would be able to make a jacket, an actual wearable jacket. I assumed I would be making simple dresses forever. The Love to Sew podcast has been really inspiring me that I can do it and it… Continue reading Yellow Coat Club

Sew… two thirds of the way through May and it’s safe to say I wear me made all the time. Ok so this is a slight exaggeration but if I’m leaving the house I wear me made. Not because I think I have to but because I want to and because they are the only… Continue reading #mmmay18 days 11-20

Sew… My first make from Tilly’s new Stretch book is the Stella hoodie. I love lounging around lazy day clothes and my me made wardrobe is definitely lacking them. When I saw the Stella I knew I needed one. I prefer my hoodies with zip especially as that means I can wear them with my… Continue reading My Mate Stella

Sew… I will be taking part in Me Made May and I will be wearing me made daily, unless I go straight from work uniform into my pjs or visa versa! After seeing all of the Fashion Revolution posts recently it’s really got me thinking about my sewing. From now on I’m only sewing what… Continue reading #mmmay18

Sew… I was asked by Sarah of Crafty Sew and So to review one of the patterns from their brand new pattern range, My Handmade Wardrobe. Looking through the patterns I was hoping they would pick the Cosy Jersey Tunic and Dress pattern for me and they did, yay! The patten is described as a… Continue reading Sew Cosy